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Product Name |
Potassium Hydride |
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Part Number |
RXSOL-81-8102-030 |
Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Branch : Kandla, Sikka, Dahej, Hazira, JNPT, Goa, Mangalore, Cochin, Tuticorin, Chennai, Kakinada, Vizag, Paradip, Kolkata, UAE, Singapore.

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Product Name |
Cas Number |
EC-No. |
Molecular weight |
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Potassium Hydride |
7693-26-7 |
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40,11 g/mol |

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Classification of the substance or mixture |
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Skin corrosion (Sub-category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section . |
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Label elements |
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Signal Word Danger
Pictogram
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Other hazards |
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. |

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General advice |
First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. |
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Inhalation: |
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician. |
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Skin Contact |
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately. |
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Eye Contact |
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses. |
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Swallowed |
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise. |
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Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed |
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11 |
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Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed |
No Data Available |

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Suitable extinguishing media |
Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder |
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Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
Potassium oxides Mixture with combustible ingredients. May not get in touch with: Water Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. |
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Advice for firefighters |
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing. |
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Further information |
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system. |

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Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8. |
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Enviromental Precaution |
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion. |
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up |
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. |
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Reference to other sections |
For disposal see section 13. |

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Precautions for safe handling |
Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
For precautions see section 2.2. |
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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities |
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. hygroscopic Storage class (TRGS 510): Non Combustible Solids |
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Specific end use(s) |
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated |

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Personal protective equipment |
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles |
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Skin protection |
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. |
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Body Protection |
protective clothing |
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Respiratory protection |
required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. |
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Control of environmental exposure |
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion. |
Gloves Suit

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Appearance Form |
white solid, although commercial samples appear gray.
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Odour |
No Data Available |
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Odour Threshold |
No Data Available |
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pH |
Basic |
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Melting point/freezing point |
400°C |
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Initial boiling point and boiling range |
316°C |
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Flash point |
> 113 °C |
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Evapouration rate |
No Data Available |
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Flammability (solid, gas) |
No Data Available |
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Explosive limits |
Upper No Data Available
lower No Data Available |
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Vapour pressure |
No data available |
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Vapour density |
No Data Available |
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Relative density |
1,98 g/mL at 25 °C |
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Water solubility |
Soluble |
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Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water |
No data available |
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Auto-ignition temperature |
No Data Available |
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Decomposition temperature |
No Data Available |
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Viscosity |
No Data Available |
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Explosive properties |
No Data Available |
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Oxidizing properties |
No Data Available |
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Other safety information |
No data available |

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Recativity |
No Data Available |
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Chemical stability |
Sensitive to moisture. |
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Possibility of hazardous reactions |
No Data Available |
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Conditions to avoid |
Moisture |
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Incompatible materials |
Reacts violently with water., Acids, Alcohols, Oxidizing agents, Chlorinated solvents |
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Hazardous decomposition products |
Hazardous decomposition products - flammable hydrogen gas In the event of fire: see section 5 |

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Acute toxicity |
Symptoms: If ingested, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach. Symptoms: mucosal irritations, Cough, Shortness of breath, Possible damages:, damage of respiratory tract Dermal: No data available |
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Skin corrosion/irritation |
Mixture causes burns. |
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Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
Mixture causes serious eye damage. Risk of blindness! |
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Respiratory or skin sensitisation |
No data available |
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Germ cell mutagenicity |
No data available |
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Carcinogenicity |
No data available |
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Reproductive toxicity |
No data available |
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Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure |
No data available |
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Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure |
No data available |
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Aspiration hazard |
No data available |
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Additional Information |
No data available |

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Toxicity |
No Data Available |
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Persistence and degradability |
No Data Availble |
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Bioaccumulative potential |
No Data Available |
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Mobility in soil |
No Data Available |
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Results of PBT and vPvB assessment |
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. |
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Other adverse effects |
No Data Avaialble |

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Product |
No Data Available |
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Contaminated packaging |
No Data Available |

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Land transport (ADR/RID) |
Not relevant |
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Inland waterway transport (ADN) |
Not relevant |
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Air transport (IATA) |
Not relevant |
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Sea transport (IMDG) |
Not relevant |
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Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code |
Not relevant |

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Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture |
This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. National legislation Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances. : OTHER HAZARDS : OTHER HAZARDS Other regulations Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work. |
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Chemical safety assessment |
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out |

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3. EUH014 Reacts violently with water. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.